Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Kalamazoo?

Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Budget (8.1 rating), Avis (7.9 rating) and Hertz (7.6 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Kalamazoo.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Kalamazoo for the best price?

Our data suggests that booking early can save you up to 64% on a hire car in Kalamazoo. Take advantage of below-average prices by booking at least 82 days prior to your desired date.

Can I rent a car for a month in Kalamazoo?

Yes, cars are available to be rented out for an entire month in Kalamazoo.

What car do most people hire in Kalamazoo?

The most popular car chosen by those travelling to Kalamazoo is Standard (Ford Transit) based on our Cheapflights data.

Cheap Car Rentals in Kalamazoo

Kalamazoo, MI, United States

14 Jun — 21 Jun

Same drop-off

Wed 14/6

Noon

Wed 21/6

Noon

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Kalamazoo?

January

฿2,049

February

฿1,875

March

฿2,084

April

฿2,084

May

฿2,223

June

฿2,883

July

฿3,091

August

฿2,570

September

฿2,397

October

฿2,466

November

฿2,258

December

฿2,397

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Kalamazoo is February. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

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Top rental agencies in Kalamazoo

Choose from the top rental car agencies available in Kalamazoo, including Alamo, Budget and Avis. Reviews, pricing info, pickup locations, and other important details are available to aid your decision.

Alamo

8.7

Very Good

26 reviews•1 location

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7.9

Good|Sep 2021

The car wasn’t as clean as other rental companies; and it smelled like cigarette smoke. Went over interior twice with a deodorizing cleaner - which helped some. Left windows cracked to keep it aired out. The pick up and drop off staff were very friendly and helpful. Gave us a discount for the smoky interior. Our battery died on the last day of our rental. Why-we couldn’t figure out. Alamo was very responsive and sent roadside assistance promptly.

8.8

Very Good|Oct 2019

The check in and out were amazingly quick and easy. Very friendly and professional staff.

10.0

Wonderful|Sep 2019

Stay was welcoming and very friendly. Pick up was easy and I was well informed. Drop off was smooth and easy.

No complaints.

10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2019

Ruben was excellent.

Everything was great.

4.8

Mediocre|Aug 2019

Staff were nice.

I want aware that I couldn't use a debit card at that location. Had to drive all the way home and back to get a credit card. Lots of construction and traffic. Wasted an hour of time. Very inconvenient. That information should be BIG AND BOLD online.

8.8

Very Good|Jun 2019

The check out and return were painless. Great staff.

1 out of 9

Budget

8.1

Very Good

12 reviews•1 location

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8.0

Very Good|Aug 2022

Ford Escape was dirty in and out. USB port in console did not work.

6.0

Okay|Feb 2022

For being a 2022 the car had a loud humming noise the whole time I was driving it. It sounded like a snowmobile. Not the best cars I’ve had to rent. Definitely will not get a Subaru next time.

10.0

Wonderful|Oct 2021

agent was friendly and helpful. Car was clean

9.2

Wonderful|Apr 2020

This fee for people under 25 is extreme. However, I know this isn't a company-specific issue.

10.0

Wonderful|Dec 2019

I loved the car!

I extended my lease for three days because my own car was still in the shop. I thought the price for the extra days was excessive.

7.6

Good|Nov 2019

it was ok, it would be great if there was a more expedited way to return the vehicle.

The car I received was pretty basic, not what I usually get in the same categories from other companies. The vehicle had over 25k miles o it and the tires were worn making it unsafe to travel in the snow with.

1 out of 4

Avis

7.9

Good

21 reviews•1 location

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10.0

Wonderful|Jun 2023

Shorter wait time for pickup

6.0

Okay|May 2023

Need more staff. Long wait time

8.0

Very Good|Aug 2022

I got to the airport early but the Avis clerk was able to take care of me before I was supposed to pick up my car anyway.

6.0

Okay|Jul 2022

We r NON smokers and car was smelling of smoke when we picked it up but we have no time to complaint as we r in hurry to get to Ohare airport.. we dropped car same day and all set… receipt of 222 usd was done and all set… to our surprise and shock we were charged additional 400 usd for smoking charges.. this is outrageous and kind of insult to us … we never got an email about charges and only noticed it on our credit card statements.. that’s rude and dangerous and mischief on Avis part to cheat customers.. We called Avis and we’re told smoking charges would be refunded but this Shud never have happened… Infact I am extremely disappointed with that allegation of smoking charges on non smokers.. God knows how many customers are charged with these charges without their knowledge and this is malicious from Avis I will never take Avis from now…

9.6

Wonderful|Nov 2019

There weren't any cars initially when I went to pickup my car because they were being cleaned. Shortly after checking in though, more cars became available.

10.0

Wonderful|Nov 2019

Avis at Kalamazoo Airport was great. Quick and friendly.

1 out of 7

Hertz

7.6

Good

22 reviews•2 locations

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6.0

Okay|Mar 2021

The car drove smoothly.

We were already on our way to pick up the car at one location when we received a call that that location was closed and we had to pick up at a different one that was farther away. We should have been notified much sooner, as we were needing to get on the road for our trip. At this new location, the Kalamazoo airport, they only had one person working and it was "here. here's your keys." We quickly that the car had not been cleaned between rentals, as there were crumbs in the car, dust on the dashboard, two bags of chips in the glove compartment, and the WORST part was that it was very obvious whoever rented it last had smoked something in the car. It STUNK. We did not have time to return to the airport to see about a different car, as we were already behind schedule with having to pick up at a different location, and need to get on the road to make it to our appointment in another state. We also didn't have an employee walk around the car with us, checking it out, so we were concerned we would be charged for the nick in the windshield or other scratches and dents that we noticed right away. What could have been done better? Having more than one person working at the rental counter, having the car cleaned (especially when it STUNK) and finding out we needed to go to a different location sooner. Finding out ten to fifteen minutes before pick up, when you've already left home, is not good enough.

4.0

Mediocre|Mar 2021

The van was dirty when I picked it up, both inside and outside. I found a used water bottle in the door compartment. I swept hair bands and metal screws and dirt off the floor of the cargo area. The side cargo door rattled the entire time. Because the door did not close properly, the van was cold even when the heater was running full blast. The clerk had told me the vans had been used hard by Amazon. I expected a better vehicle than I received.

8.4

Very Good|Mar 2019

The pick and drop off were easy and effortless

I used a car from Florida, so when I used it in the winter in Michigan, the wiper fluid was unusable because it was frozen. I think thorough consideration of environment should be consideration with all aspects of the vehicle

10.0

Wonderful|May 2018

I liked the fact that we were in and out . Great service upon pick up and when we dropped the vehicle back off .

10.0

Wonderful|Apr 2018

Sirius radio, smooth and quiet ride. All in all, loved the ride and options in the vehicle.

navigation of siriusxm radio from the steering wheel,

8.4

Very Good|Mar 2018

Great price. Effective little car that did what it needed to do. I appreciated the ice/snow scraper included.

The windows either were or got hard to see through very quickly and the squirts didn’t make that better. I finally just poured water over it and that helped.

1 out of 8

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.2

Good

5 reviews•2 locations

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10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2022

Very helpful staff I like it

6.0

Okay|Dec 2020

Staff are very nice and cooperation

The prices are little high

5.6

Fair|Jul 2018

The staff were very friendly

The car that we rented was turned around so quickly, that the cleaning crew missed an obvious spill in the back. As our trip went on & the car sat out in the sun, a rotten milk smell began to consume the car. When we arrived in Wisconsin, we went to an Enterprise there & the kind young man offered to deodorize the car & immediately discovered the spillage spot. He offered to trade the car out the following day, however, when we went back, there were no cars available. He contacted another Enterprise who had a car available, however, we opted to keep the car versus driving to the other rental office as we only had a couple of days left & the odor had decreased.

10.0

Wonderful|Jun 2017

I wish my car had an cruise control. Would have made my trip a lot easier.

10.0

Wonderful|Apr 2017

The car was super clean and had all of the amenities that an out of towner would need. The service in Kalamazoo was super fast and easy. The service professional was very friendly and communicated well. She did however tell me that she was positive driving from Kalamazoo to Detroit would need half a tank of gas so, per her advice, I pre-purchased the half tank of gas. I actually used not even 1/8 of the tank. But the good news is that the professional at drop off in Detroit verified my gas use and refunded me the rest!

1 out of 2

Easirent

1 location

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National

1 location

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Sunnycars

1 location

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What are petrol prices like in Kalamazoo

The average price of petrol in Kalamazoo is ฿35.09/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between ฿1,579 and ฿2,281 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.